Suicide survivors group meets Thursday

A support group for those who have lost someone to suicide will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Crisis Center of Johnson County, 1121 Gilbert Court in Iowa City.

At 6:30 p.m., group members will take part in a pizza and a candlelight remembrance ceremony. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photo to share. The Suicide Survivors Support Group offers participants a safe place to talk about memories, ongoing grief and the stigma surrounding death by suicide. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Support group meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month and there is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Keri Neblett at 351-2726 ext. 114 or by email at keri.neblett@jccrisiscenter.org. If you are not able to participate in this meeting but would like more information or help with grief, the 24-Hour Crisis Line is available at 351-0140 and is staffed by trained volunteers. Additional resources are available at www.jccrisiscenter.org.

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Suicide survivors group meets Thursday

A support group for those who have lost someone to suicide will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Crisis Center of Johnson County, 1121 Gilbert Court in Iowa City.At 6:30 p.m., group